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Working with People Who are Justice-Involved
For those working in the addictions field, it is important to understand the justice system. For those who are working within the justice system, it is important to understand the impact of substance use and addictions on individuals and families, as well as the continuum of care.
Working with Pregnant and Parenting Women
Overview
This page provides resources for those working with pregnant and parenting women addressing substance use and addictions.
Working with Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF)
People who work with Service Members, Veterans and their Families (SMVF) to prevent, treat and support recovery from addictions find that understanding the particular cultural context of military service increases their ability to engage and establish rapport.
Working with Youth and Young Adults
Writing A Solidarity Statement: Considerations and Process Questions
Often during movement moments or societal crises, organizations may contemplate drafting and releasing Solidarity Statements to convey their support of the demands and perspectives of partner groups and affected community members.
This resource called Writing A Solidarity Statement: Considerations and Process Questions provides find questions to reflect on before, during, and after drafting a solidarity statement. You’ll also find examples of important moments that could catalyze a Solidarity Statement and examples of inspiring statements from different groups and networks.
Author: Building Movement Project Publisher: Building Movement Project
Youth.gov
The youth.gov Program Directory features evidence-based programs whose purpose is to prevent and/or reduce delinquency or other problem behaviors in young people.
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Publisher: Youth.gov
Zero Suicide
The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under the care of health and behavioral health systems are preventable. For systems dedicated to improving patient safety, Zero Suicide presents an aspirational challenge and practical framework for system-wide transformation toward safer suicide care.
• Equitable Early Childhood Community Research Partnerships Power Long-lasting Change Videos
Child Trends partnered with community co-researchers to begin an Early Childhood Equity Movement. These videos feature these co-researchers discussing how equity and shared decision-making impacted families’ lives, thereby helping families and communities recognize their own power to overcome challenges related to trust and language barriers.
Author: Manica F. Ramos, Yosmary Rodriguez, Joselyn Angeles-Figueroa, Kristine Andrews
Publisher: Child Trends